The purpose of this classification is to perform all functions related to the inspection, evaluation and assessment of residential dwellings to determine rehabilitative work required to correct health and safety issues, and/or building code deficiencies for the Division of Grants & Special Programs and monitor corrective work for compliance with grant funding requirements, KY residential code, and LFUCG code of ordinances.

• Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in architecture, engineering, fire science, building technology, or construction-related subject;
• Two (2) years of experience as a foreman or other position that requires reading and interpreting building plans and specifications; or, two (2) years of experience performing building design or drafting duties for an architect or engineer.
• Years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• Partial years of credit may be granted for every 15 credit hours of education in an unrelated field

• Conduct on-site inspections, determines required rehabilitation and repair needs and develops work specifications with cost estimates for federally funded financial assistance programs
• Prepare rehabilitation estimates for multiple trades for improvements
• Coordinate a bidding process for assigned projects, and reviews contractor bids with clients
• Complete on-site inspections to ensure rehabilitative work is completed on time and within budget according to project specifications and contract requirements
• Evaluate change order requests to insure validity of request and cost
• Develops contractor payment applications based upon project completion rate
• Complete on-site inspections and reporting of code compliance for federally funded single/multifamily dwellings
• Create and issue official communications including code compliance reports, stop work orders, contract amendments, lead safe housing requirement screening
• Performs related work as assigned

• Valid Driver’s License.
• “One- and Two-Family Dwelling Inspector” certification within the six (6) month probationary period and maintained as a condition of continued employment, which includes the passage of either the NCPCCI test module: 1A Building One- and Two-Family Dwelling and 4A Building One- and Two-Family Dwelling Mechanical or the ICC B1-Residential Building Inspector and M1-Residential Mechanical Inspector.
• EPA- or HUD-approved Lead Remodeler/Renovator training must be completed within first six (6) months of employment as a condition for permanent appointment.

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical.

• Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct Deposit is required of all employees.